Sunday, Nov. 9
Transportation from Guadalajara International Airport to lodging in Chapala,
Mexico
Monday, Nov. 10 First Full Day of Retreat
9:30 Leave for Tai Chi class in Ajijic
10:30 Go through Jo Kata, then Tai Chi form with class. Although most of the
students are not Tai Chi players, this class is beneficial because of the
exercising and movement required. Students will be introduced to the Iron
Palm Internal Form.
Noon Lunch
1:00 Begin Basic Escapes
2:00 Begin Basic Escapes using joint locking
2:30 Begin Basic Escapes with throws
3:00 Break and discussion
3:30 Begin the Jo form (3' staff)
4:00 Begin Jo applications
6:00 Dinner
9:00 Recommended lights out
Tuesday, Nov. 11 Second Full Day of Retreat
9:00 Exercises at dojo
9:30 Review Basic Escapes
10:30 Break and discussion
11:00 Review and pick up new applications for Basic Escapes
11:30 Review Basic Escapes with throws
Noon Lunch
1:00 Review Jo form
2:00 Applications for Jo form
2:30 Basic vital spots death blows and nerve centers
3:00 Break and discussion
3:30 How to attack vital spots using death blows and nerve centers
4:30 How to use choking techniques
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Jujitsu and Kung Fu class
9:00 Recommended lights out
Wednesday, Nov. 12 Third Full Day of Retreat
9:30 Go to Tai Chi class10:00 Introduction to Tai Chi Broadsword
10:30 Tai Chi class (on Wednesdays we take up self-defense techniques from
the Tai Chi form)
Noon Lunch
1:00 Review and add to Basic Escapes
2:00 Continue Basic Escapes using joint locking
2:30 Continue self-defense techniques of Jujitsu
3:00 Break and discussion
3:30 Continue Jo form
4:00 Continue applications for Jo form
6:00 Dinner
9:00 Recommended lights out
Thursday, Nov. 13 Fourth Full Day of Retreat
9:00 Exercises at dojo
9:30 Review and add to Basic Escapes
10:30 Break and discussion
11:00 Continue Basic Escapes using joint locking
11:30 Review Basic Escapes with throws
Noon Lunch
1:00 Review and finish Jo form
2:00 Applications for Jo form
2:30 How to attack vital spots using death blows and nerve centers
3:00 Break and discussion
3:30 Weapons training
4:00 Women's techniques
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Ju-Jitsu class
9:00 Recommended lights out
Friday, Nov. 14 Fifth Full Day of Retreat
9:30 Go to Tai Chi class
10:00 Introduction to Tai Chi Gim (straight sword)
10:30 Tai Chi class (Students will be introduced to the Pak Qua bowl exercise)
Noon Lunch
1:00 Finish Basic Escapes
2:00 Finish Jo form
2:30 Continue women's self-defense
3:00
3:30 Break and discussion
Continue weapons training
4:00 Discuss all aspects of Ju-jitsu
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Wing Chun Kung Fu class and promotion
Saturday, Nov. 15 Transportation to Guadalajara International Airport from
lodging in Ajijic, Mexico
Ju-Jitsu
retreats are also available for short weekends.
Please write us with your preference.
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